Pastor David Brawley

Rev. Brawley began his full time career in ministry in 1994 at St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. An integral part of the St. Paul leadership since his arrival, he served as Assistant Pastor to former Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood from 1995-2007. In 2008, Rev. Brawley was named Pastor Successor of the ministry and was officially installed as Senior Pastor in October 2009. Initially introduced to IAF organizing by his predecessor, Rev. Youngblood, Rev. Brawley now serves as a member of the Governance Board and Strategy Team of East Brooklyn Congregations. In his position with EBC, he has been an outspoken advocate for public school reform and has addressed issues such as public safety, housing, and quality of life concerns on behalf of neighborhood residents.

Interview by Phillip Norman